Category: Christian Life
CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “Faithful Catholics Launch Petition Backing Bishop Robert Morlino; Measure Counters Attack by Church Dissidents, So-Called ‘LGBT’ activists”
“Faithful Catholics are rallying to the defense of an orthodox U.S. bishop for upholding Catholic doctrine on sexuality. … LifeSiteNews introduced a petition in support of Bp. Robert Morlino of the diocese of Madison, Wisconsin. … In late October, Morlino came under attack after his vicar general issued priests of the diocese a series of guidelines, suggesting that anyone in a same-sex ‘marriage’ who
» Read moreCATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “[‘They do not practice what they preach’] Saint Hilary Commentary on Saint Matthew’s Gospel” – DailyGospel
“The Lord warns us … flattering words and sweet promises should be judged by the fruits they produce. … What sense would a holiness be that was limited to the invocation of a Name? For the Kingdom of Heaven is to be found in obedience to God’s will …. We have to give something … of our own … desire good,
» Read moreCATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “For All the Saints – Reflecting on a Great Hymn of the Church” – Archdiocese of Washington/ Msgr. Charles Pope
CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “God and God Alone – A Homily for the 29th Sunday of the Year” – Archdiocese of Washington/Msgr. Charles Pope
“… Here are some things we might include in a list of what we owe to God: 1. Adoration, love, and gratitude 2. Obedience to His Word and His Law 3. Worship 4. Repentance 5. Support of His Church by attendance at sacred worship, financial support, and sharing of our gifts and talents 6. Proclamation of his Word both verbally
» Read moreCATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Story of a Soul (l’Histoire d’une Ame): The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux” – CCEL
CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Homily of His Holiness Saint John Paul II, 21st Anniversary of the Death of Paul VI, Friday, 6 August 1999” – vatican.va 8.6.99
“Today, the #ucharist which we are preparing to celebrate takes us in spirit to Mount Tabor together with the Apostles Peter, James and John, to admire in rapture the splendour of the transfigured Lord. In the event of the #Transfiguration we contemplate the mysterious encounter between history, which is being built every day, and the blessed inheritance that awaits us
» Read moreCATHOLIC FAITHLINK: [‘So that He may give Eternal Life to all You gave Him;’] Against the Heresies, IV,14 (SC 100, p.537 rev.) – Saint Irenaeus of Lyons/ DailyGospel
“… If #God requests man’s service it is so that he who is good and merciful might grant his blessings to those who persevere in his service. For, if God has no need of anything, yet man has need of communion with God. The glory of man is to persevere in the service of God. That is why our Savior
» Read moreCATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Letter on the Occasion of the IV Centenary of the Death of St. Philip Neri” – Saint Pope John Paul II, 1999
“… The loving figure of the ‘saint of joy’ even today still maintains intact that irresistible charm that he exercised on all those who drew near him to learn to know and experience the authentic sources of Christian joy. Leafing through the biography of St Philip, in fact, one is surprised and fascinated by the cheerful and relaxed method he
» Read moreCATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “[‘When He comes, the Spirit of Truth, He will guide you to all Truth’]; 5th Theological Discourse no.31, 25-27 ; PG 36, 159” – Saint Gregory Nazianzen
“In the course of the ages two great revolutions have shaken the earth; we call them the two Covenants. The first one caused people to pass from idol worship to the Law, and the second, from the Law to the Gospel. A third upheaval is predicted: that which will transport us from below to above, whereupon there will be no
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